Saturday, September 21, 2024 Mandarin Airlines, a subsidiary of China Airlines and a key player in Taiwan’s domestic aviation market, is preparing to introduce the longest scheduled domestic flight route within Taiwan, connecting Kaohsiung in the south to Matsu Nangan in the north. The air service, set to begin in early November 2024, will offer greater accessibility between the two regions, further strengthening Taiwan’s domestic connectivity. The airline has filed its schedule for this new route, which will be operated by ATR72-600 aircraft three times a week, beginning on November 6, 2024, and continuing through November 27, 2024.
This new route represents an important milestone for domestic air travel in Taiwan, catering to the growing demand for travel between the southern metropolis of Kaohsiung and the remote Matsu Islands. The flight will also serve as a vital link for both tourism and local residents, offering a more convenient alternative to long ferry rides or indirect flights via Taipei. According to Mandarin Airlines’ latest schedule update, the Kaohsiung – Matsu Nangan service will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays throughout November 2024.
The route will be serviced by the airline’s ATR72-600 aircraft, known for its efficiency and reliability on short-to-medium-haul flights. Below is the flight schedule: This makes the Kaohsiung – Matsu Nangan route the longest scheduled domestic route in Taiwan, surpassing other flights between Taiwanese .